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LOST EQUIPMENT AT GETTYSBURG - D.S.

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LOST EQUIPMENT AT GETTYSBURG - D.S.
<b>774. LOST EQUIPMENT AT GETTYSBURG </b>A great war-date partly-printed document 2pp. folio, [Bealeton Station, Va.], Aug. 31, 1863 concerning the settlement of equipment lost during the battle of Gettysburg that had been issued to both Privates Philip Hartman and White Hosler, Co. I, 143rd Penn. Volunteers. Listed as being lost at the battle are items such as: knapsacks, a haversack, shirts, blankets and a canteen. Interestingly, each man was charged, up to the time of the battle, in excess of $40.00 each for the equipment with them, having to pay for some of the items lost. A great document from a regiment in Abner Doubleday's division that was heavily engaged during the first day's battle. Right margin shows signs of being removed from company ledger with minor damp stain affecting some text, overall very good. <b>$200-300</b>